Drone
A Phantom drone by DJI company, equipped with a camera, flies during the 4th Intergalactic Meeting of Phantom's Pilots (MIPP) in an open secure area in the Bois de Boulogne, western Paris, March 16, 2014. Reuters/Charles Platiau

Drones are becoming more common especially among advertisers, engineers and moviemakers. The unmanned aircraft is a convenient means of providing a bird's eye-view, as well as gathering information, for various industries. However, there are a number of concerns that have called for regulation and limits on how flying drones should be used.

1. For moviemaking

Years ago, filmmakers had to spend thousands to hire a helicopter, plane or crane to get aerial shots. It can be very difficult to get the best shots and views and costs can pile up as each day passes. According to an article on USA Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally allowed six movie companies to fly remote aircraft for TV shows and films. However, the film companies are limited on closed sets and the drones have to travel only up to a height of 400 feet and 57 miles per hour for safety reasons.

2. Advertising purposes

Drones are effective in grabbing attention. These can carry banners, flags and posters and can be very useful advertising tools for new products and companies.

3. Delivery services

In a Charlotte Observer report, drones are now being used by some companies to deliver small packages. These delivery firms promise to send small packages in just a few minutes, without the usual troubles of traffic and delays on the road. However, FAA regulations must be followed to ensure that the drones do not interfere with commercial aircrafts or crash-land on roads and highways.

4. Construction and landscaping purposes

Similar to landscaping projects, drones are now used by engineers and architects to take aerial photos of the land where homes and buildings are to be built. They can get a larger perspective of nearby structures and natural resources as well as determine associated risks around the building site. Modern landscape artists use drones to plot the area and give clients a clearer look on the work to be done on the land.

5. Real estate business

Real estate agents are also using remote-controlled drones to provide a bird's eye-view of homes, subdivisions and vacant lots. Clients only need to watch a video to have a thorough tour of the house or land that they might be interested in purchasing. However, residents are also asking for legal limits since there are concerns about the drones invading their privacy.